Handsome Molly
Longing and Love Across the Seas
Lyrics
Well, I wish I was in London,
Expressing a desire to be in London or another seaport town.
Or some other seaport town
Continuation of the wish to be in a seaport town.
I'd put my foot on a steamboat
Expressing a desire to board a steamboat and sail the ocean.
I'd sail the ocean 'round.
Emphasizing the intention to travel around the ocean.
While sailing 'round the ocean,
Reflecting on sailing around the ocean.
While sailing 'round the sea
Continuation of the reflection on sea travel.
I'd think of handsome Molly
Thinking about someone named Molly during the journey.
Wherever she might be.
Expressing curiosity about Molly's whereabouts.
Don't you remember, Molly
Addressing Molly and recalling a significant moment involving hand-giving.
You gave me your right hand?
Reminiscing about Molly giving the speaker her right hand.
You said whenever you'd marry
Recalling Molly's promise to marry and choosing the speaker as her future partner.
I would be the man.
Acceptance of the role as the chosen man for Molly.
I went to church last Sunday
Attending church and observing Molly riding by.
Molly came ridin' by
Molly's presence triggers a realization that her feelings are changing.
I could tell her mind was changin'
Noticing a change in Molly's demeanor through her wandering gaze.
By the rovin' of her eye.
Perceiving Molly's shifting emotions through her roving eyes.
So I wish I was in London,
Reiterating the wish to be in London or a seaport town.
Or some other seaport town
Expressing the desire to travel by steamboat and sail the ocean.
I'd put my foot on a steamboat
Reiteration of the intention to travel around the ocean.
I'd sail the ocean 'round.
Emphasizing the speaker's longing to sail the ocean.
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